The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
171.9 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.54 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft